Roquefort is ancient blue cheese from the Rouergue, a small region of southern France. It ranks with Stilton and Gorgonzola as the three musketeers of blue cheese, setting the gold standard for all other blues. Roquefort is made from raw sheep's milk, as opposed to the pasteurized cow's milk of its chief rivals. First evidence of Roquefort was discovered in 79 A.D. when Pliny the Elder wrote of its rich aroma. It was the favorite cheese of Charlemagne, and in 1411, King Charles VI gave rights to the ageing of Roquefort to only one village: Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. It is aged naturally in the caves of Cambalou for a minimum of three months, developing an intense flavor profile. Roquefort quality comes from the ewe's milk, the processing of the curd, the "penicillium roqueforti" and then the maturation in natural caves. The milk is so prized that any leftover milk is saved, which is then used to make France's Valbreso Feta.

The Roquefort Association, Inc. protects the quality of Roquefort and marks all genuine Roqueforts with a red sheep seal (because it is made from the milk of Red Lacaune sheep). This world renowned cheese is soft, rindless, and a bit crumbly.

Service is excellent, the Roquefort Vernieres arrived on appointed day. It is the best and is fantastic with pears.

By susanbfrom Massachusettson Dec 15, 2014

Num, Num

Bought 2 wedges of Vernieres Roquefort Cheese.
One for me & one for my Son in Oklahoma who hasn't had it in 8 yrs. since he moved. It is far better than the last brand I bought from you. More marbling.

By William Robertsfrom Carlsbad, Nmon Jul 27, 2014

Good Cheese

I've been needing a good Roquefort cheese to spread on various nibbles and primarily to make Roquefort Cheese salad dressing.

By Rickfrom Miami, FLon Mar 30, 2014

Awesome Cheese

The best I have ever tasted. Salty as it should be but great cheese to pair with good wine.

By James Gloverfrom Midway texason Jan 31, 2014

5

great cheese

By Richard Bianchifrom Belle Vernon, Pa.on Nov 15, 2013

Great cheeses

Just like allways your cheeses and your services are exelent.
I did not enjoy the Wild Garlic Gouda. It seemed to have no taste.

By oxfords1from floridaon Oct 18, 2013

great to be able to get this cheese

the cheese was great, the delivery was great. the only thing that was a little off putting was the amount of time it took from the time I ordered it to the time they sent it out. Approximately 2 weeks. Now that I know that little factor It will be easier to wait for it.

By Richard Bianchifrom Belle Vernon, Pa.on Sep 07, 2013

All three roqufort cheeses

These cheeses are the best of all blue cheeses.
Your service was excellent.
I will buy from you in the future and recommend your site to my friends.